CityU scholar shares keynote on joint efforts of HEIs and international organizations in talent cultivation at WTA • Scholars Dialogue
The World Tourism Alliance recently organized the “WTA • Scholars Dialogue 2024” at its headquarters. Prof. Li Xi, executive associate dean of the Faculty of International Tourism and Management at City University of Macau was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech. The aim of this academic event was to fully utilize the alliance as a bridge, further enhance communication and cooperation between the alliance and academia, universities, and research institutions, thereby promoting mutual development and sharing.
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The event included keynote speeches, special lectures, and a roundtable dialogue for young scholars, attracting over 70 representatives from 24 well-known universities in and outside mainland to participate, including City University of Macau, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Zhejiang University, Sun Yat-Sen University, Nankai University, Minzu University of China, as well as domestic and overseas well-known tourism-related agencies and institutions such as the Tourism Education Branch of China Tourism Association, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press, and Fliggy, a popular travel booking app.
Prof. Li Xi delivered a speech on the topic of “Strategies and Paths for Cooperation Between Tourism Discipline and International Organizations in Cultivating Talents.” He talked about how in the context of increasingly globalized resources in higher education, ongoing technological advancements, and dynamic changes in societal demands, international organizations play an important role in global governance. "The international organizations not only provide rich educational resources but also play a crucial role in cultivating students' international competencies, cross-cultural abilities, and cultural intelligence," said Prof. Li. Additionally, he emphasized the key areas of cooperation between universities and international organizations in cultivating talent, and had in-depth discussions with the attending guests on the current development, challenges, and strategies for individuals and potential students in terms of curriculum and industry.
The World Tourism Alliance is the first global, comprehensive, non-governmental, non-profit international tourism organization initiated by China. With its mission and vision of “Better Tourism, Better Life, Better World,” WTA is committed to promoting tourism for peace, development, poverty alleviation, and driving global tourism exchanges and cooperation at the non-governmental level. This dialogue among scholars, as the first academic exchange event organized by the World Tourism Alliance for professionals from universities, research institutions, and think tanks, provided a platform for experts and scholars to engage in intellectual discussions. The event was widely attended by scholars and researchers from home and abroad, and helped to enhance the productivity, cohesion, and social influence of the World Tourism Alliance.
Source: Faculty of International Tourism and Management
